Occupational Therapist – Moving & Handling Team

Occupational Therapist – ASC Moving & Handling Team
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Specialism: ASC Moving & Handling – AHP (Occupational Therapy)
Location: Nottingham, UK
Salary: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for your next opportunity within Adult Social Care? We are seeking a skilled practitioner to join the ASC Moving & Handling Team in Nottingham. This is an excellent role for someone confident in complex manual handling, equipment prescription, and supporting adults to maximise independence through safe, effective intervention.

Key Responsibilities:
– Complete comprehensive functional assessments for adults with a range of needs.
– Assess, prescribe, and review moving & handling equipment, ensuring safe and effective use.
– Support and implement single-handed care approaches where appropriate.
– Review and reduce packages of care through clinical reasoning and strength-based practice.
– Undertake home visits and environmental assessments to promote independence and safety.
– Use professional judgement to develop intervention plans tailored to individual needs.
– Work in partnership with care providers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements: – Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
– HCPC registration (or pending renewal).
– Strong experience within Adult Social Care.
– Proven competence in prescribing moving & handling equipment and single-handed care solutions.
– Experience reviewing packages of care and implementing reduction where appropriate.
– Liquidlogic experience preferred (but not essential).
– Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.